LifeLine Paramedic Critical Care Transport

IU Health•New Castle, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for relaying and receiving information regarding the patient and patient condition. Responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and practice, hospital policies, and operating within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana. Must possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. May be required to drive ambulance to and from referral hospital. May be required to transport patients. May be required to obtain consents and authorizations form patient or legal guardians. May be required to record time of ambulance run. May be required to process billing and daily reports. May treat patients aboard an aircraft. A valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required for this role. Consideration of employment for this role may be contingent upon the results of the Motor Vehicle Record report. Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Indiana Paramedic license required.
Ability to obtain surrounding state license within 6 months of hire (Illinois).
Certified Flight Paramedic advanced certification required within 18 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or its equivalency(s) to be obtained within initial probationary period.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or its equivalency(s) to be obtained within initial probationary period.
Trauma Certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire, including ITLS or PHTLS.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or its equivalency must be obtained within initial probationary period.
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 to be obtained with initial probationary period.
Valid Driver's License in the State of Indiana with no more than 6 accrued points.
Minimum of 3 years ALS Paramedic experience is required.
Ability to make independent, clinical and operational competent decisions in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

Care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Relaying and receiving information regarding the patient and patient condition.
Complying with all regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and practice, hospital policies, and operating within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana.
Possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
Drive ambulance to and from referral hospital.
Transport patients.
Obtain consents and authorizations form patient or legal guardians.
Record time of ambulance run.
Process billing and daily reports.
Treat patients aboard an aircraft.